MacOS 3G Modem Setup

Follow these instructions to set up your 3G E1750 Huawei modem as sold by Fyles Web Design.

  1. On your Mac computer, download this software and run it. You will need your administrator password to do this. When the installation is complete, nothing will appear to have changed.
  2. Remove the sliding cover from the 3G USB modem
  3. Place your SIM card into position as indicated on the device
  4. Replace the sliding cover
  5. Insert the 3G modem into a free USB port on your computer
  6. Open System Preferences > Network
  7. You will see the modem listed as Huawei at the left hand side. Click this once.
  8. Type in the Telephone Number for the SIM card in the space provided. Leave Account Name and Password blank
  9. Click the 'Advanced...' button
  10. Using the 'Model' dropdown menu, choose GPRS (GSM/3G)
  11. In the 'APN' field, type one of the following:
    • Vodafone: www.vodafone.net.nz
    • 2degrees: internet 
  12. Click 'OK'
  13. Click 'Apply' (bottom right)
  14. Tick the 'Show modem status in menu bar' box
  15. Now close the System Preferences window and click the small modem icon (a telephone handset) that will now be in the menu bar (top right of your Mac screen)
  16. Choose 'Connect Huawei' from the menu
  17. You will see status messages appear briefly in the menu bar
  18. Your device is now installed and working

We are not able to offer advice in addition to what is listed here. You can get detailed technical information from your mobile service provider but you are unlikely to need it.